Spanish Fly Beetle vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.